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Woodchips and water quality: Iowa State awarded $750,000 to study bioreactors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Iowa State University roughly $750,000 to improve water quality through woodchip bioreactors. A woodchip bioreactor works by intercepting drainage water and transporting it to an area that has a carbon substrate, such as woodchips, and denitrifying microorganisms to remove nitrate from the water. The remaining water is released […]
John Deere faces potential wrongful termination lawsuits following July layoffs
MOLINE, Ill. — Former John Deere workers are looking to file wrongful termination lawsuits following July layoffs, with a law firm claiming that Deere targeted older employees. The potential lawsuits follow layoffs of hundreds of Deere employees in July, including nearly 300 salaried workers at John Deere World Headquarters...
Care facilities cited for death, abuse, incompetent staff and medication errors
Six Iowa care facilities have been cited in recent weeks for medication errors, incompetent staff, resident abuse and a death, according to state records. Park View Homes in Sioux City, a 45-bed facility for people with disabilities, was recently fined $8,000 by the state as a result of an inspection that took place over the […]
Climbing Kites, Field Day Brewing seek to dismiss lawsuit against Iowa over new THC rules
Two Iowa makers of beverages infused with federally approved, hemp-derived THC are asking a judge to dismiss their lawsuit against the state of Iowa. Climbing Kites THC sparkling water — a joint venture of Des Moines-based Lua Brewing and Solon's Big Grove Brewery — and North Liberty-based Field Day Brewing, maker of Day...
State Unanimously Approves OSF Plan To Add ICU Beds In Peru Hospital
While OSF HealthCare's plans to build a new, smaller hospital in Ottawa is bogged down due to opposition, the healthcare giant continues to move forward with additions to their hospital in Peru. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board on Thursday unanimously approved OSF's application to add 7 medical...
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted after stealing over $360 worth of Pokémon cards
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Have you seen him?. A man is wanted after stealing over $360 worth of Pokémon trading cards from a Silvis Walmart. According to Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities on July 9, the man entered the Walmart and stuffed four boxes of the collectable cards in a diaper box.
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Freeport area? Here are 10 upcoming events
The weekend brings live music, dancing, a 5K, Cruise Night and Antique Days to the Freeport area. Check out these upcoming events. Community Dance and Game Night What: Game night will...
Dixon will soon welcome its first recreational cannabis dispensary
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — Dixon will soon get its own recreational cannabis dispensary. Terrabis is the name of the dispensary brand and will be located on South Galena Avenue, near I-88. The dispensary will be the third for Terrabis in Illinois. “The future opening of our Dixon location confirms Terrabis’ commitment to establishing a strong […]
South Beloit’s Garden Hotel is on the verge of being torn down
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — The condemned Garden Hotel in South Beloit is closer than ever to being demolished. The city will continue taking bids to demo the hotel until tomorrow morning. In April, a judge granted the request of city leaders to tear down the old hotel. It was shut down 5 years ago […]
Dyvine’s Pet Playhouse in Rockford is a dog day care with a mission to keep your pet happy
ROCKFORD — For customers, Dyvine’s Pet Playhouse is designed to provide peace of mind that your pup is getting the care and activity it needs when away from home. For the family that owns the doggy day care, the new business is also a way to shape their daughter’s future.
Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen honoured with 62-foot sculpture of his iconic checkerboard guitar in Rockford, Illinois
A colossal 62-foot guitar sculpture honouring Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen is set to be unveiled in the band’s hometown of Rockford, Illinois. This towering replica of Nielsen’s famed checkerboard Hamer Standard guitar – the musician’s go-to instrument for much of his career – will stand proudly at the entrance of the city’s new Hard Rock Casino which opens later this month (29 August).
Rockford woman is charged with battery of an 11-year-old boy
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Valerie Mitchell, 32, for allegedly striking her 11-year-old son after he stole his grandmother’s credit card. On June 25th, Winnebago Police responded to the Winnebago Park District for a child with multiple bruises. The victim told officials his mother had slapped him multiple times. Authorities recovered a screenshot […]
Oswego could host groundbreaking indoor golf course
Oswego could be home to what village hall is calling the world's first indoor golf course. The village is currently reviewing a concept plan for the nine-hole "Megalodome," which would be located off of Route 30 and Rance Road, just south of Wolfs Crossing Road. The facility would have four...
J.L. Clark celebrates 120 years in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One of Rockford’s hidden gems, J.L. Clark, sits on 23rd Street. The manufacturing company started in 1904 and makes plastic, aluminum and tin packages for many household items. On Aug. 6, the company marked 120 years in business, with a celebration for employees. In 1900,...
Iowa basketball to play in the Quad Cities for the first time in two decades this year
MOLINE, Illinois — Two sophomores for the Iowa men's basketball team will play this year in the black and gold in their hometowns. Iowa announced the team would play Washington State in Moline, Illinois on November 15 in the Quad Cities Showdown at Vibrant Arena. It the first game...
Local boxers ready to showcase their skills to hometown crowd at Rockford Boxing Classic
ROCKFORD — Julian Lugo has been training with Rockford Patriots Boxing Club since he was 9. This Saturday may be his last chance to put his skills on display in front of the city while still in the amateur ranks. Lugo, a 20-year-old 2022 Harlem High School graduate, hopes...
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